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Denver, Colorado, United States

My role is pivotal in shaping the overall direction and success of the organization. I lead strategic initiatives, formulating and communicating the company's vision, mission, and long-term strategy. My responsibilities extend to overseeing operational efficiency, where key decisions are made to drive growth and maintain competitiveness. Collaborating closely with the Chief Financial Officer, I manage the financial strategy to ensure the company's fiscal health and profitability.Stakeholder relations are a priority, involving the building and maintenance of relationships with investors, customers, partners, and the board of directors. I assemble and lead a high-performing executive team, fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability throughout the organization. My role includes integral contributions to risk management, decision-making, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.Serving as the primary spokesperson, I effectively communicate the company's goals and progress to internal and external stakeholders. With a dedicated focus on corporate governance, ethics, and social responsibility, I play a vital role in steering the company towards sustainable success in a dynamic business landscape.

New York, United States

Tasked with leading the syndicated loans division at BNY Mellon, this role involved managing and strategizing loan syndication processes. Focused on rapid growth $187M in topline revenue to $305M, client relationships, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams for portfolio growth.

New York, United States

This position entailed overseeing the development and management of structured financial products, including Asset Backed, Mortgage Backed and Retail Mortgage debt obligations. Key responsibilities included product innovation, market strategy, and risk management.

New York, United States

As the Head of Strategy for Corporate Trust, the role was centered on directing strategic initiatives, identifying new business opportunities, and digital transformation. The position involved enhancing service offerings, creating operating leverage and managing stakeholder relations.

New York, United States

Serving as the Chief of Staff to the COO, the role focused on providing strategic support, managing high-level projects, and facilitating internal communications. It played a critical liaison function, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.Responsibilities: Providing strategic support to the COO, coordinating high-level projects, managing internal communications, and facilitating decision-making processes. Acting as a liaison between the COO and other departments, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Dallas, Texas, United States

This role involved leading strategic planning and operational improvements within Corporate Trust Operations. Responsibilities included technology implementation, process enhancement, and client relationship management.Responsibilities: Leading strategic planning and operational efficiency improvements within Corporate Trust Operations. Implementing new technologies and processes to enhance service delivery, managing team performance, and fostering client relationships.

Dallas, Texas, United States

As Head of Strategy for Document Custody, the position focused on strategic initiatives for the management and safekeeping of retail mortgage documents. Responsible for improving people, process and technology to support safekeeping, fast fulfillment and growth for over 6 million mortages and $50M+ in revenue. Increased profit margins from -10% to 28%

Lake Mary, Florida, United States

In this role as VP of Performance Excellence, the focus was on leading organizational efforts in process efficiency and cost reduction. Implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, the role influenced senior leadership and drove performance improvements. Responsibilities: Leading efforts in process efficiency and cost reduction across the organization. Implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize processing functions, influencing senior leadership decisions, and driving overall performance improvements.

Lake Mary, Florida

Responsible for influencing financial institutions with strategic planning across a wide array of topics. Our team is tasked with solving the complex problems related to people, process,and technology concerns.

Identify, coordinate, and conduct training sessions for Pershing’s customers and prospects. Research customer’s business model and process gaps in order to provide high level of service.Actively partner with internal business unit management teams to efficiently service Pershing’s top-tier customer base. Customer Training SME for Technology, Block Trade and Rebalancing (BTR) platform, TMC, Fixed Income Center, Order Entry, Compliance, and e-Delivery. I am a member of the BTR, Non-Dollar Order Entry, Equity Order Entry Redesign, eAnalytics 2.0 and NetX360 rollout committees and am the primary point of contact for escalations for these competencies. Organized and executed the 100 person on-site travel team for the largest corresponding clearance conversion on the street.

Created and executed individualized financial plans for solicited clients to protect their income utilizing a variety of financial instruments, and proposed different asset allocation models.Participated in all phases of the financial planning process (business development, discovery, implementation, monitoring, and reviewing); prepared comprehensive financial plans and reviewed them with clients.Strategically engaged prospects in a consultative sales approach by providing complete financial analysis and customized financial solution packages

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Mba

MBA

Ba, Real Estate

Bachelors in Real Estate